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The Souls games are infamous for their high difficulty, little direction, and even less forgiveness. Some players are scared off by the punishing systems, including death penalties, fragile characters, sadistic traps, and brutal status effects. However, pushing through hardships players become grizzled...
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As we previously detailed in our recent hands-on preview of the game , Dark Souls II's opening cinema feels like it belongs in a horror film. Now you can see some of it for yourself. The prologue sets up the story for the game, and also offers worthwhile fuel to keep your nightmares going strong...
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Videos showcasing collector's editions aren't supposed to be scary, but this one is. One of the many things the Dark Souls series has always been especially good at at, is setting a dreary tone of oncoming dread. Fear permeates throughout the game, which doesn't really bill itself as a horror...
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When Dark Souls was being promoted, it was with the tagline, “Prepare to Die.” Everything we’ve seen about Dark Souls II suggests that death will be an omnipresent force . That’s why we were surprised by this new trailer. “This is not about death,” it begins. It isn’t...
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The folks at Dark Souls unveiled a wealth of new screenshots today, featuring enemies both familiar and brand new. One of the screenshots shows a player dual-wielding weapons, a new feature for Dark Souls II. Hex spells are also new for magic users, in addition to the already available Sorcery, Miracle...
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When From Software and Bandai Namco announced their shield creation contest , I never imagined that the submissions would be real, physical pieces of gear. The two newly announced in-game shields started life as just that, though. The Phoenix Pharma is adapted from a design by Alexandre Etiennes Jonathan...
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In a batch of new Dark Souls II screenshots, From Software is showing off two of the six fan-made shields that were a part of this year's " Shield Design Contest " held on Facebook. Although From Software opted to not use the shield names submitted by the creators, it is cool to see that...
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The cult of Dark Souls can't wait for the latest in the series, so to tide you over Namco Bandai has released a batch of new screens. These screens follow a new trailer , which was released yesterday. Dark Souls II releases on March 11 for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
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Namco-Bandai and From Software just released a new trailer for Dark Souls II, which shows off some of the games brutally challenging action and macabre atmosphere. Dark Souls 2 will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 11, while the PC version will release later in the month. Read...
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Namco Bandai and From Software have released new images from Dark Souls II, showing off the online features of the game. In these screenshots, white phantoms can be seen assisting the player against enemies and bosses. There is a maximum of two friendly online players than can be summoned at one time...
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Along with announcing Dark Souls II's release date , and showcasing some new gameplay , Namco Bandai also revealed the Collector and Black Armor Editions of the game. The Black Armor Edition, seen below, is available to anyone who pre-orders Dark Souls II. It will include a metal case and the game's...
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How do you make the sequel to one of the most difficult modern games even harder? That’s the question From Software is answering with Dark Souls II, releasing next March . I played an hour of the punishing game during a pre-Tokyo Game Show event at Namco Bandai’s office in Shinagawa, Tokyo...
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Who said what happens in Dark Souls II stays in the game? While fans anxiously await its release, Namco Bandai is making the game part of reality. In this behind the scenes video, see the warrior armor from Dark Souls II become a real suit of armor. See how much detail and precision goes into making...
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As part of the Gamescom festivities, Namco Bandai has released a video interview with Dark Souls II's new director, Yui Tanimura, about what changes are coming to the sequel, and what won't be changing. You can check out the video below where Tanimura talks about his plans for the game and all...
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The latest trailer for Dark Souls II doesn't show any gameplay. Instead, it shows live action teaser footage of armor forging. The description alongside the video on Namco Bandai's official YouTube page reads, "Dark Souls' universe is taking a surprising new form... Are you ready to...
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Namco Bandai’s describes cqc analyst Matt Warner as a Dark Souls expert. Warner was on hand to show what changes are coming to Dark Souls II. Warner was quick to defend the use of the word “accessibility” used to describe Dark Souls II recently. The game is still hard. Warner says,...
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The official Japanese Dark Souls II website has let loose a handful of Dark Souls II concept art for your viewing pleasure. Unsurprisingly, they're dreary, scary, and full of death. Check out the gallery below! I've also included the announcement trailer, because you can never watch it too many...
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